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UK surname

Boothroyd

A locational surname derived from a place name meaning "dweller by the rye booth."

In the 1881 census there were 1,546 people recorded with the Boothroyd surname, ranking it #2,721 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 1,267, ranked #4,723, down from #2,721 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Kirkheaton, Huddersfield and Almondbury. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Kirklees.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Boothroyd is 1,928 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 18.0%.

1881 census count

1,546

Ranked #2,721

Modern count

1,267

2016, ranked #4,723

Peak year

1911

1,928 bearers

Map years

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1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Boothroyd had 1,546 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #2,721 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 1,267 in 2016, ranked #4,723.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1,928 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living.

Boothroyd surname distribution map

The map shows where the Boothroyd surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Boothroyd surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Boothroyd over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 866 #3,144
1861 historical 890 #3,112
1881 historical 1,546 #2,721
1891 historical 1,661 #2,700
1901 historical 1,884 #2,798
1911 historical 1,928 #2,574
1997 modern 1,370 #4,206
1998 modern 1,417 #4,232
1999 modern 1,422 #4,246
2000 modern 1,388 #4,321
2001 modern 1,360 #4,300
2002 modern 1,383 #4,336
2003 modern 1,329 #4,401
2004 modern 1,310 #4,454
2005 modern 1,294 #4,446
2006 modern 1,295 #4,459
2007 modern 1,300 #4,485
2008 modern 1,312 #4,478
2009 modern 1,365 #4,415
2010 modern 1,343 #4,564
2011 modern 1,336 #4,527
2012 modern 1,307 #4,553
2013 modern 1,318 #4,599
2014 modern 1,323 #4,605
2015 modern 1,298 #4,642
2016 modern 1,267 #4,723

Geography

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Where Boothroyds are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Kirkheaton, Huddersfield and Almondbury. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Kirklees. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 Kirkheaton Yorkshire, West Riding
2 Huddersfield Yorkshire, West Riding
3 Almondbury Yorkshire, West Riding

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Kirklees 055 Kirklees
2 Kirklees 050 Kirklees
3 Kirklees 035 Kirklees
4 Kirklees 048 Kirklees
5 Kirklees 053 Kirklees

Forenames

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First names often paired with Boothroyd

These lists show first names that appear often with the Boothroyd surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Boothroyd

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Boothroyd, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living

Nationally, the Boothroyd surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Boothroyd household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Families with resident dependent children (but not students) are common. Established family groups and White ethnicity predominate, as do individuals born in the UK. They are more likely than the Supergroup average to have been resident in their terraced, semi-detached, or detached houses for more than one year. Levels of multiple car ownership are high. Properties are owned and typically have surplus living space. Associate professionals and administrative occupations are prevalent, and parents are likely to be in middle age or approaching retirement. Educational attainment is above the Supergroup average. Scattered developments and concentrations are found in many small towns.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Boothroyd is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Boothroyd is most concentrated in decile 1 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the less healthy end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Boothroyd falls in decile 8 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Boothroyd is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

This describes the area pattern most associated with Boothroyd, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Boothroyd

The surname Boothroyd is of English origin, derived from the Old English words "bod" meaning "dwelling" and "ryd" meaning "clearing" or "assart." It is thought to have originated in the West Riding of Yorkshire, England, during the Middle Ages.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Bodrid" or "Bothrid." This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region by the time of the Norman Conquest.

In the 13th century, the name appears in various spellings, such as "Bodryde," "Bodryd," and "Bodruyd," in various Yorkshire records and charters. It is possible that the name was initially a topographic surname, referring to someone who lived in a dwelling or clearing.

One notable bearer of the name was John Boothroyd (1736-1805), an English Baptist minister and biblical scholar. He is best known for his translation of the Bible into modern English, known as "Boothroyd's Version."

Another prominent figure was Sir Benjamin Boothroyd (1768-1836), a British diplomat and colonial administrator. He served as the Governor of the British Windward Islands from 1828 to 1835.

In the 19th century, the Boothroyd family established themselves in the textile industry in Yorkshire. Samuel Boothroyd (1807-1888) was a successful wool merchant and industrialist, owning several mills in the region.

The name Boothroyd is also associated with the village of Boothroyd in West Yorkshire, which likely derived its name from the surname itself, indicating that the family had a significant presence in the area.

Another notable bearer of the name was Sir Isaac Boothroyd (1870-1946), a British industrialist and philanthropist. He made his fortune in the textile industry and later became a prominent benefactor, funding various educational and charitable institutions.

While the name Boothroyd is not as common as some other English surnames, it has a rich history rooted in the Yorkshire region, with bearers of the name achieving success in various fields, including religion, diplomacy, industry, and philanthropy.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Boothroyd families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Boothroyd surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Yorkshire leads with 1,254 Boothroyds recorded in 1881 and an index of 8.39x.

County Total Index
Yorkshire 1,254 8.39x
Lancashire 188 1.05x
Cheshire 41 1.23x
Derbyshire 12 0.51x
Staffordshire 10 0.20x
Kent 6 0.12x
Lincolnshire 5 0.21x
Nottinghamshire 5 0.25x
Caernarfonshire 3 0.49x
Perthshire 3 0.44x
Selkirkshire 3 2.20x
Surrey 3 0.04x
Westmorland 3 0.90x
Middlesex 2 0.01x
Pembrokeshire 2 0.42x
Denbighshire 1 0.18x
Durham 1 0.02x
Gloucestershire 1 0.03x
Leicestershire 1 0.06x
Northamptonshire 1 0.07x
Shropshire 1 0.08x
Suffolk 1 0.05x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Almondbury in Yorkshire leads with 174 Boothroyds recorded in 1881 and an index of 240.63x.

Place Total Index
Almondbury 174 240.63x
Huddersfield 165 75.74x
Honley 117 447.08x
Lockwood 78 144.98x
Dalton In Huddersfield 46 137.31x
Rastrick 44 105.92x
Hipperholme Cum 41 62.40x
Lindley Cum Quarmby 35 92.79x
Dewsbury 27 17.60x
Liversedge 27 40.56x
North Meols 25 14.26x
Oldham 25 4.33x
Lepton 24 153.65x
Cartworth 23 185.93x
Mirfield 21 25.58x
Bradford 19 5.25x
Longwood 19 78.84x
Gorton 18 10.69x
Horton In Bradford 18 7.71x
Leeds 18 2.13x
Ashton Under Lyne 17 4.34x
South Crosland 16 101.65x
Batley 15 10.55x
Brightside Bierlow 15 5.11x
Kirkheaton 15 61.86x
Thornhill 15 34.38x
Wooldale 15 59.15x
Barnsley 14 9.08x
Cheadle 14 22.01x
Ossett Cum Gawthorpe 14 26.21x
Hulme 12 3.21x
Liverpool 12 1.10x
Wakefield 12 10.45x
Farnley Tyas 11 345.91x
Denby 10 123.92x
Heaton Norris 10 9.81x
Horbury 10 38.23x
North Bierley 10 12.39x
Ecclesall Bierlow 9 2.96x
Netherthong 9 185.95x
Northowram 9 8.58x
Soothill 9 16.66x
Dukinfield 8 5.20x
Fishlake 8 281.69x
Glossop Dale 8 7.23x
Manningham 8 4.34x
Moss Side 8 8.49x
Ardwick 7 4.33x
Heeley 7 15.40x
Layton With Warbreck 7 10.65x
Manchester 7 0.87x
Tankersley 7 62.78x
Wortley In Bramley 7 5.91x
Greenwich 6 2.50x
Holbeck 6 6.06x
Linthwaite 6 19.09x
Skellow 6 705.88x
Stayley 6 15.76x
Thurstonland 6 115.83x
Toxteth Park 6 0.99x
Wombwell 6 13.76x
Beswick 5 10.92x
Burton Extra 5 17.12x
Dodworth 5 32.20x
Doncaster 5 4.58x
Fulstone 5 45.70x
Great Grimsby 5 3.27x
Little Bolton 5 2.17x
Nether Hallam 5 2.47x
Saddleworth 5 4.33x
Salford 5 0.95x
Sowerby In Halifax 5 10.22x
Birkenhead 4 1.51x
Gomersal 4 5.73x
Stockport 4 2.33x
Stoke Upon Trent 4 0.74x
Worksop 4 6.63x
Ecclesfield 3 2.74x
Heap 3 3.16x
Sheffield 3 0.63x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Boothroyd surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Mary 110
Sarah 77
Elizabeth 64
Ann 34
Emma 29
Hannah 29
Annie 27
Clara 25
Jane 24
Ellen 23
Eliza 22
Martha 19
Alice 15
Edith 15
Emily 15
Harriet 15
Ada 12
Lucy 8
Anne 7
Betsy 7
Ruth 7
Caroline 6
Harriett 6
Louisa 6
Rebecca 6
Amelia 5
Charlotte 5
Fanny 5
Florence 5
Laura 5
Margaret 5
Agnes 4
Betty 4
Eleanor 4
Frances 4
Gertrude 4
Grace 4
Amy 3
Beatrice 3
Bertha 3
Catherine 3
Elizth. 3
Leah 3
Lilly 3
Lydia 3
Minnie 3
Miriam 3
Nancy 3
Polly 3
Sophia 3

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Boothroyd surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
John 71
George 50
William 47
James 46
Joseph 32
Walter 24
Arthur 22
Fred 21
Joe 20
Thomas 19
Tom 19
Charles 18
Henry 16
Alfred 15
Allen 13
Herbert 12
Benjamin 11
Harry 10
Willie 9
Ben 8
Jno. 8
Joshua 8
Albert 7
David 7
Edward 7
Edwin 7
Ernest 7
Friend 6
Frank 5
Richard 5
Robert 5
Sam 5
Samuel 5
Frederick 4
Geo. 4
Jabez 4
Joah 4
Percy 4
Abraham 3
Chas. 3
Edgar 3
Job 3
Law 3
Lot 3
Squire 3
Wm. 3
Benjn. 2
Byron 2
Jonas 2
Wright 2

FAQ

Boothroyd surname: questions and answers

How common was the Boothroyd surname in 1881?

In 1881, 1,546 people were recorded with the Boothroyd surname. That placed it at #2,721 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Boothroyd surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 1,267 in 2016. That gives Boothroyd a modern rank of #4,723.

What does the Boothroyd surname mean?

A locational surname derived from a place name meaning "dweller by the rye booth."

What does the Boothroyd map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Boothroyd bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.